EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Do you snore? Yes No Do you feel fatigued? Yes No If your answer is "Yes" to one or both of these questions, complete this sleep evaluation. Epworth Sleepiness Scale The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene, and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation: 0 = would never doze or sleep. 1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping 2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping 3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping Sitting and reading Watching TV Sitting inactive in a public place Being a passenger in a motor vehicle for an hour or more Lying down in the afternoon Sitting and talking to someone Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol) Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving Total score (add the scores up) (This is your Epworth score) If your score is less than 10, you are most likely getting an adequate amount of sleep. However, if you have noticed a change in your normal sleep routine, you may want to talk with your health care provider.  If your score is greater than 10, you may need further evaluation by a physician to determine the cause of your excessive daytime sleepiness and whether you have an underlying sleep disorder. This scale should not be used to make your own diagnosis. It is intended as a tool to help you identify your own level of daytime sleepiness, which is a symptom of many sleep disorders. It is important to remember that true excessive daytime sleepiness is almost always caused by an underlying medical condition that can be easily diagnosed and effectively treated.